Speed and intoxication drive motorcycle deaths in Finland

An average of nearly 20 motorcyclists die in road accidents each year in Finland, according to a new summary report by the Finnish Crash Data Institute (OTI).

Between 2014 and 2023, 192 motorcyclists died in 189 fatal crashes. Of the deceased, 183 were drivers and 9 were passengers. The data shows that among the riders who caused these accidents, 35 percent were under the influence of at least one intoxicating substance. Over half were speeding, with 43 percent exceeding the speed limit by at least 30 km/h.